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Tip and Tail Holes
Holes in the tip and tail are not only the attachments points for K2 skins, but they also fit the functional needs of a backcountry skier including the ability to build a rescue sled or construct various ski anchors. The holes are equipped with removable plugs. -
Powder-Specific Tip Design
The widest point of a powder tip is 7cm back from the standard contact point. The design adds stability and predictability while skiing and is less likely to hook or grab in light crusts or variable conditions. -
Progressive Sidecut
Progressive sidecut is a combination of two different radii, or sidecuts, that enhance the versatility of wider-waist skis. Standard sidecut theory is based on using a single radius. This works well on narrower skis, but becomes overpowering on wider skis, especially in variable conditions. The use of progressive sidecut on wider-waist skis guarantees improved turn initiation and hard-snow performance. -
SnoPhobic Topsheet
Snow collecting on a ski can add weight to a climb. Our SnoPhobic tops keep you light with a new snow-repellent topsheet. The running surface along the bottom of a ski is hydrophobic by design, so we've developed a thinner version of the same material to use on the Back model-specific topsheets. Applying wax to the topsheet increases snow shedding performance. -
Carbon Web
Carbon Web pushes the balance between weight and strength gaining downhill performance without adding additional mass. Located in the tail and the forebody of the skim the Carbon Web increases edge grip when you need it most in the backcountry. -
Bioflex Cores
All K2 women’s skis use a combination of fir and spruce in a unique core known as BioFlex, a process where a dense fir core underfoot is fused with lightweight spruce at the tip and tail to reduce swing-weight. For 2012, we have developed three variations of the Bioflex core specifically tuned to a target performance:Bioflex 1 – 60% fir and 40% Spruce – Swing weight reduction with added forgivenessBioflex 2 – 70% fir and 30% Spruce – Reduced swing weight with added performanceBioflex 3 – 80% fir and 20% Spruce – Increased performance, strength, and durability -
Climbing Skins
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All Terrain Rocker
ROCKER: Easy initiation, versatility, agility
CAMBER: Control, edge hold, rebound
All-Terrain Rocker features an elevated tip for variable and soft snow performance, as well as camber underfoot for power, energy, and edge-hold in firmer conditions.
Simply put, All-Terrain Rocker offers versatility and ease in all snow conditions.
TalkBack
Built with All-Terrain Rocker
124/88/108
Product Description
The TalkBack is the most efficient backcountry ski in the collection. All-Terrain Rocker with an ultra-light core and an abundance of carbon fiber make ascending effortless. And a moderate 88mm waist provides enough float to track north facing powder all morning and harvest south facing corn on your way back to the car.
Sizes:
153, 160, 167
Binding Options: No Binding
Performance: 40% Powder / 60% Variable
Radius: 18m @ 160
Construction: Torsion Box, Cap Bio Flex 2
Weight: 1400g @ 160
Features: Powder Tip, Progressive Sidecut, SnoPhobic Topsheet, Tip and Tail Hardware, Carbon Web, BioFlex2, Pre-Cut Climbing Skins available
Binding Options: No Binding
Performance: 40% Powder / 60% Variable
Radius: 18m @ 160
Construction: Torsion Box, Cap Bio Flex 2
Weight: 1400g @ 160
Features: Powder Tip, Progressive Sidecut, SnoPhobic Topsheet, Tip and Tail Hardware, Carbon Web, BioFlex2, Pre-Cut Climbing Skins available
